All posts by Lauren Petermeyer
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Lauren Petermeyer | September 9, 2016
Planet roundup: Coffee, humpback whales and more
This week's planet roundup features a red river, coffee's possible extinction, humpback whales and more. Stay up to...
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Lauren Petermeyer | September 2, 2016
Planet roundup: Elephants, hurricanes and more
This week's planet roundup features elephants, hurricanes, new species and more. Find the most recent environmental news here.
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Lauren Petermeyer | September 1, 2016
More manatees are being killed by boats than ever
Florida manatees are being killed by boats at an alarming rate, and conservationists can't seem to agree on...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 28, 2016
Why some culture shock is good for you
Culture shock - that weird feeling you get when abroad and experiencing things you never imagined. While sort...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 26, 2016
Planet Roundup: Offshore drilling, reduced poaching and more
Stay up to date on all things going on within our planet, including oil drilling and poachers.
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 26, 2016
Man’s best friend: How to hike with your dog
Looking to go on a hike with your dog? Follow this short guide to make sure your furry...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 19, 2016
Planet Roundup: Giraffes, champagne shortage and more
This week's Planet Roundup includes giraffes being killed, potential champagne shortages and more. Stay up to date on...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 16, 2016
There are no animal welfare laws to protect these circus animals
The treatment of animals in China's circuses is absurd, and there are no laws in place to stop...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 12, 2016
Your clothes could soon be made of cow poop, seriously
Would you wear clothing that was made of cow poop? What if it could make a huge positive...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 12, 2016
Planet Roundup: Earth’s resources, saving animals and more
We're bringing you the good kind of Roundup: a weekly mix of the most important environmental news stories...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 11, 2016
Zika protection can now be found in your clothing
Zika protection doesn't have to be expensive or complicated. Two designers at Maternova have created a solution that...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 4, 2016
There’s a new Olympic team you’ve never heard of
Refugees a re becoming more and more common all over the world, and now they are being represented...
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Lauren Petermeyer | August 3, 2016
This futuristic bus could cut down China’s carbon emissions
Can you imagine a bus that can drive over your car on the highway? Well, it's a real...
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Lauren Petermeyer | July 31, 2016
The world’s first ocean cleaning system will be deployed this year
Ocean pollution may be reduced within the next few years thanks to the world's first ocean cleaning system....
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Lauren Petermeyer | July 29, 2016
Should environmentally conscious olympians protest at the Rio summer games?
Olympians who consider themselves environmentally conscious might want to check this out before heading to Rio this summer....